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| April 2017 - Serpente Aguila |
My serpent eagle hand-tapped tattoo was done by the living legend Apo Whang Od of Butbut tribe in Kalinga. They said that it means 'heavenly guidance and protection.' I thought that my tolerance for pain would have been tested again and I was awed that the tattoo was done only in 30 minutes. The thorn tapped on my skin stung like enormous bees but it also felt great, lol.
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| Apo Whang Od |
I felt honored and favored by the universe to be tattooed by the last 'mambabatok' of her time. I would definitely try to go back and visit the village soon.
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Wow this is a huge honour and a fantastic looking as well as very meaningful tattoo. This is one you will never regret.
ReplyDeleteVery cool tattoo. I have never seen this way of tattooing.
ReplyDeleteI've never been fond of tattoos but this is a unique method and does look good
ReplyDeleteCool tattoo I've seen this being done only on the tv and always thought of how it felt like with the tapping, love the meaning too.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I have a few on my feet that represent my family and still need to go get one more for my new daughter.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I could ever get a tattoo! 30 minutes?! It is lovely though...
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so cool! Tattoos are painful so you're a brave soul.
ReplyDeleteWow. Your tattoo is really interesting. Looks painful but it's lovely
ReplyDeleteIts beautiful and very meaningful, and hope you treasured it. Whang-od will be so proud that you carry her legacy.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! It looks good but boy does it look like it hurt like heck. I love that it has meaning.
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing! It had to be such an honor to have that done.
ReplyDeleteI love it when tattoos that people get have a beautiful meaning to it.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been an amazing experience. Glad that you had an opportunity to do what you love.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! I really hope this tradition will be passed in the next generations. It is a treasure and should not be forgotten.
ReplyDeleteWow. 30 mins for a tattoo is fast. Kudos on being able to withstand the pain that came along with it.
ReplyDeleteThat tattoo looks awesome. It looks like it was a tad painful but definitely worth it.
ReplyDeleteOh I remember the pain of getting my first tattoo done! it hurt so much but I wanted another one straight after hahaha. It looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow what an experience and an honor at the same time. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteWow! very lucky, ang alam ko hindi na siya nag-tattoo late 2017. I want to have one too kaso natatakot ako. hehe!
ReplyDeleteWow! That’s a nice tattoo! She’s really famous. I hope to see her soon.
ReplyDeleteWow what I different way of doing a tattoo I have never heard of it. It looks beautiful
ReplyDeletewhat an honor!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post and a fantastic honor for you! I'd love to have a traditional tattoo done!
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